What Are the Best Plants for a Shade Garden?
There are many types of plants that will not only live, but will thrive, in partial or full shade. Hosta, impatiens, astilbe, coleus, and bleeding heart are just a few that provide color and interest to shady areas. All are extremely easy to grow, require little care, and can be good choices for those who are gardening beginners. Perennial hostas are perhaps the most common plants for shade gardens and are one of the best low-light plants. There are hundreds of cultivars and all are grown for their large and often multicolored leaves. The hosta flowers are lavender or white, and look like small lilies, growing up tall stalks above the foliage. Hostas are not picky about soil type, though they do prefer good drainage and will tolerate drought.
